1. Tips for a Good Works Cited List K.C.S.S. Library Plagiarism MLA Style
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2. How do I make a Works Cited list?
In every Works Cited entry, you need the same basic information….
WHO wrote the source
WHAT is the title of the source
WHERE was it published
WHEN was it published
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3. 1. Use the KCSS Library website.
Tools to help you……
1. Use the KCSS Library website.
a sample Works Cited list including format tips
a chart with sample citations and embedded references for a variety of sources
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4. Sample Works Cited List
"Culture of Scotland." Countries and Their Cultures. Advameg, Inc., Web. 22 March 2013 <
Huntley, Dana. "Britain's History in a New National Museum." British Heritage 29.2 (2008): History Reference Center. Web. 22 March 2013 <
Levy, Patricia and Stephen H. Rather. Scotland. New York: Marshall Cavendish, Print.
Mather, A. S. "Scotland." World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book, Inc., Print.
Pounds, Norman J.G. “Scotland”. Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, Web. 22 March <
Stoddart, Patrick, et al. “Scottish Nationalism Before 1890: A Cultural Framework.” International Social Science Review. Fall-Winter 2009: Web. 22 March 2013 <
Sample Works Cited List
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5. Some common errors students make in Works Cited lists…….
Do not number your entries
Remember to put the list in
alphabetical order
Double-space your entries
Indent 5 spaces for every line
after the first one
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6. Format tips to remember:
The title Works Cited should be centered. It should not be underlined, bolded, or enlarged.
All titles of sources should be written in italics.
Double-space the list.
Entries should be arranged alphabetically by the authors’ family names. If there is no author or editor, alphabetize it by the first word of the title (but not A, An or The)
If a citation is longer than one line, indent all subsequent lines 5 spaces by pressing Ctrl and Tab
Include the format of each source (Print. Web. DVD.)
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7. 2. Use easybib.com
This online program helps you to correctly format each individual citation.
BUT…
You still have to …..spell your entries correctly
Make sure you put the information in the right box
Double-check the completed list for any errors
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8. Remember, this is what a good Works Cited list looks like….
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9. Sample Works Cited List
"Culture of Scotland." Countries and Their Cultures. Advameg, Inc., Web. 22 March 2013 <
Huntley, Dana. "Britain's History in a New National Museum." British Heritage 29.2 (2008): History Reference Center. Web. 22 March 2013 <
Levy, Patricia and Stephen H. Rather. Scotland. New York: Marshall Cavendish, Print.
Mather, A. S. "Scotland." World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book, Inc., Print.
Pounds, Norman J.G. “Scotland”. Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Grolier Online, Web. 22 March <
Stoddart, Patrick, et al. “Scottish Nationalism Before 1890: A Cultural Framework.” International Social Science Review. Fall-Winter 2009: Web. 22 March 2013 <
Sample Works Cited List
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